H Beard Print Collection
1801
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1801
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man in 19th-century clothes, facing slightly left with a serious look. The artist used a printing method called lithography, where grease and water create the image. The portrait honors Gustav Albert Lortzing, a German composer and singer. Lithography was new at the time. It let artists make crisp, detailed prints faster than older methods. This one comes from a big collection of theater items. Its details make it easy to spot. The clear lines and shadows show how the technique worked. See it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
